Sr. Accountant – Remote (U.S. Based)

Builder Bookkeep • Birmingham, AL

4d • Remote

About The Position

Builder Bookkeep is seeking a Sr. Accountant to make a measurable impact in the construction industry. They are an innovative, problem-solving accounting firm and trusted advisors for builders nationwide. Builder Bookkeep is on a mission to be the #1 construction accounting company in the country, delivering unmatched value through the perfect blend of people and technology. Their proprietary app streamlines accounting for clients, making the process paperless, painless, and precise. They serve builders in 17+ states, providing bookkeeping, accounting, and high-level controller and CFO services tailored to the construction industry. Their core values include glorifying God, being trusting and trustworthy, creating opportunity and growth, practicing servant leadership, innovating and adapting, remaining dedicated to excellence, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. They are a fully remote, results-driven team that measures success by the value they bring, not by timesheets. Their goal is to create lasting partnerships with clients and long-term career growth for employees. As an Sr. Accountant, you will oversee a portfolio of clients within the 1530 NAICS Construction Sector, guiding them through job costing, payroll, bill pay, and more. You will act as their trusted financial partner, lead client meetings, review team work, and ensure seamless execution of accounting processes. This is a high-impact, client-facing role that combines leadership, problem-solving, and industry expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience
• At least 2 years in construction accounting preferred
• Experience in both public accounting (CPA firm) and working directly for construction companies is highly valued
• Skilled in QuickBooks Online (minimum 3 years)
• Strong client relationship and communication skills, able to build trust and explain financials clearly
• Proven leadership abilities with experience managing a team
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple clients simultaneously without sacrificing quality

Nice To Haves

• CPA a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Manage a book of 15 to 30 construction clients, ensuring all financial processes run smoothly and on time.
• Prepare and present monthly and year-end financial statements, job costing, and Work-In-Progress (WIP) reports.
• Oversee, mentor, and support bookkeeping/admin assistants to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Implement and maintain advanced controller services such as online bill pay, invoicing, KPI tracking, and monthly WIP reporting.
• Lead client meetings with confidence, translating complex accounting data into actionable insights.
• Troubleshoot and resolve client accounting challenges, often on tight timelines.

Benefits

• Full time, fully remote work
• Flexibility to work from anywhere in the U.S.
• Competitive salary range at $80,000 to $110,000 per year (based on experience)
• Paid Health Benefits for employees
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plus all federal holidays recognized
• No Nights or Weekends, we value work-life balance
• Company-Provided Equipment. Laptop, monitors, and necessary tools to succeed
• Results-Only Work Environment. No timesheets, your performance is measured by the value you deliver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior